Where can I find dance auditions in NYC?
NYCastings.com lets you Submit Yourself to Daily Casting Breakdowns for Dancers Nationwide. Dance Jobs on this page will be: Musical Theatre Dancers, Ballet Dancers, Backup Dancers as well as: Modern, Hip-Hop, Street, Break Dancing, Jazz, Tap, Rhythm and more.
How do you audition for a dance?
There are two ways to find auditions—online, or by signing with a talent agency. Any pro dancer will tell you your best bet is to utilize both methods, that means searching for yourself and hiring an agent to search for you.
Can you audition for NYC Ballet?
Please note that New York City Ballet does not hold open auditions or company classes for prospective dancers. If you are interested in auditions for summer intensives and pre-professional programs at the School of American Ballet, please visit their website for more information.
What should I expect at a dance audition?
Top 10 Tips to Audition in Dance
- Read all information carefully. Ensure that you read the audition notice a few times.
- Research the production. Research the company or production you are auditioning for.
- Be prepared with your documents.
- Be well presented.
- Pack light.
- Warm up.
- Learn the steps.
- Stay in place.
How do you audition to be a backup dancer?
Websites like Backstage post open calls for dancers. For a private audition, you’re asked to come in and audition with a smaller group of people; the best way to get these auditions is through connections. Even if you’re super nervous or don’t think you’ll get the job, go to the audition!
How do you get scouted for dance?
Attend an open call. (These are usually posted on casting sites and an agency’s own website.) Get referred by a colleague or choreographer who is already represented by a particular agency. Get scouted in a dance class at big studios like Broadway Dance Center and Millennium Dance Complex.
How old do you have to be to audition for NYC ballet?
For the New York Junior Session, students must be no younger than 10 and no older than 12 on July 31 the year of program applying. This means 9 year olds turning 10 by July 31 are eligible to audition.
What should I eat before a dance audition?
For optimum strength, put something in your stomach a couple hours prior to dancing. Trail mix, a banana with peanut butter, or yogurt are all good choices. Many dancers rely on energy bars because of their portability. “If you’re going to eat a bar, just be sure to read the ingredients,” Anding says.
How do you not get nervous for a dance audition?
When it comes to relieving nervousness, it’s not about controlling your breath but letting your breathing send your brain the right kind of signals. Take a few moments to just breathe before you take the stage for your audition piece. Focus only on your breath. Relax your face, your jaw, and even your tongue.
Do backup dancers make a lot of money?
If a backup dancer is on the road, the same pay scale is used for rehearsal days, and they are paid a flat rate of $500 per show. Besides rehearsal and show payments, touring backup dancers are paid $150 per travel day plus paid travel and hotel accommodations; they are also given $35 per day for food expenses.
Where can I find dance auditions in New York City?
Backstage’s dance auditions in New York City include casting for a variety of projects from classical ballet to hip hop. New casting calls for dancers are posted to Backstage.com daily. The following listings display dance jobs in NYC.
What are the age requirements to audition for NYCastings?
NOTE: Talent under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian’s permission to apply and must have a parent or legal guardian on set/studio or event at all times. NYCastings.com is a nationwide casting service to all Major Talent Markets. We provide up-to-date recent Dance Auditions and Open Calls.
What is the format of a dancer audition?
Dancer auditions take place in a Workshop style format over one day divided by genre. **If you are not available to attend Dancer Auditions in person, video auditions are accepted.
What are open call dancer auditions?
Open call Dancer Auditions are held twice a year as we search for new talent to join our dance company. Dancer auditions take place in a Workshop style format over one day divided by genre. **If you are not available to attend Dancer Auditions in person, video auditions are accepted.